What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business Leading in Times of AI-Driven Uncertainty (Alison McCauley)
Oct 4, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Alison McCauley, a seasoned digital change strategist and author, highlights the profound impact of AI on all job roles. She emphasizes that leaders must engage actively in navigating the uncertainty AI brings. Alison also shares practical strategies for supporting teams, such as identifying AI champions and utilizing AI as a thought partner. She warns against choice paralysis and advocates for hands-on experimentation. Her insights pave the way for leaders to reimagine workflows and confidently embrace the future of work.
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Every Role Will Change
- Every job will change because of AI and we are only at the start of a cognitive revolution.
- Some roles will disappear, new ones will appear, and organizations must prepare for rapid change.
Map And Mobilize Internal AI Users
- Map who in your organization already uses AI and surface passionate users as change agents.
- Use that internal expertise to seed learning and scale capability across teams.
Begin With Business Value
- Start AI conversations from business needs, not from technology features.
- Ask what you would achieve without constraints and then map AI to those value opportunities.
